Veteran

CSUSB Student Veteran Receives CSU’s Highest Recognition of Success

Sahmae Jackson juggles it all with a 3.821 GPA – she’s a veteran of the United States Army; a single mother with a child with disabilities; a volunteer of her church and the Children’s Cancer Foundation of Loma Linda; a fitness instructor; and a graduate student in the Career and Technical Education master’s program at Cal State San Bernardino.

COMMENTARY: Collision Course (Part 2)

“Although I have no personal knowledge of when Dr. King died, I fully support the research of Dr. William Pepper, who has established that King’s life was terminated at the hospital. His research came through a credible witness, Johnton Shelby, whose mother personally witnessed the event. According to these sources, King did not die immediately, but shortly after being shot and transported to the hospital, when he was smothered to death with a pillow by the head surgeon, Dr. Breen Bland.” — Phillip F. Nelson, author of “Who REALLY Killed Martin Luther King,” in an interview with Our Weekly.

From the 1800s to Today: Empowering Veteran Business Owners

From his years of service in the military to his current work helping former soldiers build their own businesses through JPMorgan Chase’s veteran initiatives, Alex McKindra Jr. is a veteran success story. Moreover, as we celebrate Veteran’s Day this year, Alex’s story is a uniquely American one that veterans and members of the military community across the country can relate to.

U.S. Census Bureau is Hiring

Working for the census will allow you to help out your community and earn money at the same time. The U.S. Census helps determine each state’s representation in Congress, how funds are spent for schools, hospitals, and roads, and provides information to guide many decisions made by government agencies, private businesses and institutions.

Happy 96th Birthday, John Phillips!

Legendary radio announcer John Phillips celebrates his 96th birthday on April 26. Now on the air for 71 years, Phillips’ broadcast can heard on ktymgospel.net on Saturdays at 8 a.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m.   Phillips, a World War II veteran, is a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Los Angeles.

Veterans connect with employers with jobs at career fair in Los Angeles

Veterans exploring career opportunities had the chance to connect with scores of employers looking to boost their workforces recently at the “Honor a Hero, Hire a Vet” job and resource fair in Los Angeles. More than 375 veterans and other job seekers explored career opportunities with over 60 employers looking to hire qualified employees. Numerous government agencies, training programs, service organizations and schools also participated in the event, providing vets with information on their services and training opportunities. Sponsored by the California Employment Development Department (EDD), today’s event at the Los Angeles Convention Center is part of a series of

Cal State Dominguez Hills receives $2.3 million to assist military veterans and other underserved students

To improve services for more than 220 military veteran students, those with disabilities, former foster youth, and many others on campus, California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) has received two U.S. Department of Education (DOE) TRIO grants totaling $2.3 million for its Student Support Services programs. One of the five-year DOE grants has been allocated to CSUDH’s new Students Support Services—Veterans (SSS-Veterans) program. The $1.1 million grant will be used to add professional and student support staff to help improve veterans’ college retention and graduation rates. The program also provides specialized academic tutoring for veterans, advice and assistance in course